The Wahkiakum County Eagle - Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891

The Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors met for the first time this school year on September 17. Board members discussed the possibility of replacing the roof and gutters on the bus shop. Superintendent Bob Garrett told the board that Transp...

Science class at John C. Thomas Middle School is more than taking notes and watching the occasional movie. This year teachers are using Science Kits by FOSS, (Full Option Science System). The kits have all the materials the teacher needs for her...

With the exception of their own Mule alumni, the Wahkiakum Lady Mule volleyball team fared well in competition this past week. The Lady Mules lost a marathon match 3-2 to their alumni last Thursday. After two hours of play, the match stood 2-2, and...

Wahkiakum Superior Court Judge Michael Sullivan may rule next week on Rosburg resident Raven Webb’s suit to force Sheriff Dan Bardsley to enforce the county’s flood plain ordinance. Webb claims non-profit organizations have altered the Grays Riv...

Washington Department of Transportation crews are working to repair the Elochoman River bridge on SR4, which was damaged in a hit and run late June. A beam on the east end of the bridge was severed in the impact. Whoever hit the bridge had to have...

This information has been taken from the October issue of the Washington State Grange News regarding the new USDA rules that will require country of origin lables. Also be advised that copies of the interim final rule and additional information can...

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission last Thursday approved the Bradwood Landing liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal. The proposed project would deliver up to 1.3 billion cubic feet of gas per day to the Pacific Northwest. Spokespersons for Brad...

The Toutle Lake Ducks held on for a 20-7 win over the Wahkiakum Mules last Friday in a key contest for Central League football standings. Behind the power running of Jeff Campbell, the Ducks built a 14-0 lead going into the fourth quarter. The Mules...

Saturday at Kelso Invitational Coach Mike Riley: We were a little over our heads at this meet, but it was a good experience to run against some of the best teams in the states of Washington and Oregon. Schools attending were Canby and Sunset, Class...

Commissioners announce factors affecting county's budget shortfalls Wahkiakum County has been hit hard by revenue shortfalls in 2008, which is causing many to ask why the county could not have predicted the shortfalls. County officials have released...

Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday said they would propose a four-day work week as a means of meeting a $1 million revenue shortfall for 2008. Commissioners said they would propose the issue to the county employees union at a 6 p.m. meeting...